Pakistan’s pacer Mohammad Amir is ready to strike against Babar Azam tonight at 7 pm PST. All eyes are set on tonight’s game as the former teammates will clash against each other. Karachi Kings Vs Peshawar. This year Karachi Kings will be different from the previous year as Imad Wasim will be back as captain. While Muhammad Amir will make his comeback after 2 years in PSL as he was injured last year PSL. Former Karachi Kings’ captain Babar Azam has been moved to Peshawar Zalmi and appointed as captain.
This year Karachi Kings brings one of the most destructive Australian Wicket-keeper batsmen, Matthew Wade, and t20 specialist Shoaib Malik. Sharjeel is likely to open with Matthew Wade in tonight’s match. While Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has joined Peshawar Zalmi and he will be available for tonight’s clash against Karachi Kings.
Currently Mohammad Amir Vs Babar Azam is a serious trend among their respective fans.
In a special program by Pakistan local news Channel, Mohammad Amir give remarks to ‘Mohammad Amir Vs Babar Azam’. The remarks add more spice to his clash against Babar Azam, he was asked by a reporter, how you see the inclusion of Shoaib Malik in the team in the trade for Babar Azam, he replied,
Shoaib bhai is one of the most experienced players in T20I and I can release such 3 players to get Shoaib bhai in.”
He was asked by a reporter about the trends in social media of rivalry between Babar Azam and Mohammad Amir, he replied,
PSL is all about rivalries. Previously it was Lahore-Karachi, now it is Karachi-Peshawar. And these kinds of matchups and player rivalries, keep players on their toes. I personally like these sorts of challenges because it keeps me focused.”
Then he was asked when Virat Kohli was at his peak, the World acknowledged him that time. But you were still able to take his wicket every time you face him. While today’s World acknowledges Babar Azam, what are your plans now?Mohammad Amir replied,
For me, bowling to Babar and a tailender is the same. My job is to take wickets and win matches for my team, so for me, facing Babar or a tailender batting at number 10 will be the same.”
While on the other hand, the captain of Peshawar Zalmi Babar Azam had a few words on the trend ‘Babar Vs Amir’. He said,
Competition is always good for the league. Not only Karachi, but every team has good quality local bowlers. That is why all foreigners play in this league because it is a quality league. When I play against any quality bowler, I stick to my basics. There is no pressure. I like to keep things simple and don’t overthink about the opposition.”
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